Workshop Pump Engineer

Workshop Pump Engineer

Bedford
£40,000 – £45,000 DOE
Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 4:30pm
Full-time | Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Workshop-Based Pump Engineer / Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Bedford.

This is a hands-on workshop position, ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys getting stuck into the technical side of the job. You’ll be responsible for the inspection, fault-finding, strip-down, repair, rebuild and testing of pumps, motors, fans and other rotating equipment.

You'll become a key technical presence within the workshop, helping maintain high standards of repair quality and supporting the wider engineering team with your knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strip, inspect, repair and rebuild pumps, electric motors, fans and rotating equipment.
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and identify failed or worn components.
Assess incoming equipment and determine whether repair, rebuild or replacement is required.
Identify and specify parts including bearings, seals, couplings, impellers, shafts, gaskets and electrical components.
Rebuild equipment to a high standard, ensuring correct tolerances, alignment and assembly.
Carry out workshop testing following repairs to ensure equipment is safe and functioning correctly.
Produce accurate inspection, fault-finding and repair reports.
Support the wider workshop team with pump and equipment assembly.
Provide technical support to external engineers and internal teams when required.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
Contribute to improving workshop efficiency, quality and repair processes.

About You

We're looking for an experienced engineer with at least 5 years' experience in a similar workshop-based role.

You'll ideally have strong experience working with:

Pumps and pumping equipment
Electric motors
Fans and rotating equipment
Bearings, seals, couplings, shafts and impellers
Mechanical assemblies
Mechanical fault finding
Basic electrical diagnostics
Strip-down and rebuild work
Workshop testing and repair

Desirable Experience

Pump service and repair
Water / wastewater
Drainage
Building services
Industrial engineering
Rotating equipment
Electro-mechanical engineering
Formal qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering would also be beneficial.

Experience with insulation and continuity testing, motor diagnostics, overhead cranes or forklift equipment would be an advantage.

Please contact Sean at the Attega Group today